Musical helps autistic children shine

Published: Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 11:00 p.m.

Dear Editor: As many people know, autism is an ever-present reality in our society today, and to be a parent of a child with autism has its moments.

Most parents deal with children who donít communicate the way typical children do; some parents lack sleep, deal with feeding problems and most of all sorting through behavior that is being used to express a need when that need is not always apparent.

But, then, the upside of that is the Arts N Autism program at Covenant Presbyterian Church. The staff and children in this program put on a musical yesterday (Nov. 20) that I know made many parentsí hearts swell with pride, I know I was one of them. This program helps children with autism in many ways: social skills, motor planning/coordination, music and many other things, but most of all they accept our children!

Thank you, Covenant Presbyterian Church, for giving our children a haven to unwind and to let their true beautiful inner light shine! My hope is that this letter to you will help them gain some much-needed funding to continue the wonderful work that they do. Please contact the church on how to contribute. Thanks again to all the wonderful staff. You guys are the best!

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